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Just as every nice bar has a bowl full of roasted, salted nuts for noshing, so should any living room that's packed with Cabernet-sipping revelers (just be sure to alert parents of small children that they're there if you're unsure of any allergies the kids may have). Bobbysue's Nuts features a savory, not-too-sweet mixture of almonds, cashews and pecans, and a portion of the proceeds go to building animal rescue shelters.

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